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Silver (wire crystals) on Acanthite from Cobalt District, Ontario, Canada

 
Silver (wire crystals) on Acanthite from Cobalt District, Ontario, Canada

Silver (wire crystals) on Acanthite from Cobalt District, Ontario, Canada

DESCRIPTION:No. 64244
Mineral:Silver (wire crystals) on Acanthite
Locality:Cobalt District, Ontario, Canada
Description:Many twisted wire crystals of native (naturally occurring) silver on gray acanthite. The silver crystals have tarnished surfaces that can be cleaned to bright luster, but they will tarnish again over time. Ex. Morse collection
Overall Size:17x12x11 mm
Crystals:1-3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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